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kieselguhr · 31 July 2013, 09:45 AM

So I woke up this morning, made a cup of tea, sat out on the patio deck and thought "what a nice day." Figured I'd start the day with a hike I haven't done in a while. So I grabbed my trusty hat, a knife and a camelback. Could use a watch too. I don't have an explorer though. I guess the DJ will have to do. Here are some pics to share with you guys. Hope you enjoy

45 minutes later by mile marker 2 on the Arizona highway. The adventure begins.

At the mouth of the canyon trail

More canyons!

The canyon terrain can get very boring. So lets cut to the chase. The goal of this hike is the majestic jewel of the Southwestern United States. The Colorado River.

It may not seem like it, but the Colorado can get real deep. Just about 100 ft.
Or 30 meters.

I dove as deep as I could but, the Colorado is cold all year round. I had hard time holding my breath.

I hear Oysters love the water.

sergio671980 · 31 July 2013, 09:47 AM

Wow now those are some nice pics!!!

cop414 · 31 July 2013, 09:52 AM

Wow, nice day trip. Great scenery!

rogerrabbit168 · 31 July 2013, 09:56 AM

looks very fun

Thatguy · 31 July 2013, 10:16 AM

Very cool!

Trouble15 · 31 July 2013, 10:33 AM

Great shots!

rolex75216 · 31 July 2013, 10:36 AM

Looks like you had a peaceful day. Awesome pics. Thanks for sharing.

bridgs · 31 July 2013, 11:03 AM

Great pics and great DJ! It looks at home there too!

Rex22 · 31 July 2013, 12:11 PM

Looks like an awesome place to be.would love to swim and fish there.

LightOnAHill · 31 July 2013, 12:15 PM

Georgeous country there!

Really like the water shots, it was very clear that day.

Hope you had a rewarding hike. Be safe in those flash flood canyons, as always.

Anks for posting. I enjoyed reading and seeing about your adventure

samsam · 31 July 2013, 12:18 PM

Is that our great AZ? lol

scottb2 · 31 July 2013, 12:52 PM

i want to go there!

samsmart · 31 July 2013, 12:54 PM

very cool!

joejoe1225 · 31 July 2013, 01:01 PM

Very Nice!!!

porschedude · 31 July 2013, 01:28 PM

sounds like a wonderful day indeed!

skprd13 · 31 July 2013, 02:09 PM

Great pics!

Hairdude1 · 31 July 2013, 02:11 PM

Great pics!!!

sea-dweller · 31 July 2013, 02:29 PM

Nice photos!

HACKNSACK44 · 31 July 2013, 02:40 PM

Nice!

Betelc · 31 July 2013, 03:24 PM

Beautiful scenery...nice pics...great watch!

Latrodectus · 31 July 2013, 04:34 PM

Beautiful! Good times! :) :)

kieselguhr · 1 August 2013, 12:57 AM

Glad you guys liked them! I had a great time hiking towards the Colorado. The hike back to the freeway was a whole different story! It was uphill all the way back and several elevated climbs. What made it worse was as midday approached, it was a race against time to get out of the canyon while there was still pockets of shade along the way. Come noon, the sun is no longer at an angle, it smiles directly above you and the canyon turns into quite the furnace!

Scorching!

Resting in the shade

Running out of water

Finally made it back to the freeway. Took a quick nap under the bridge. I was exhausted!

But man, let me tell ya. The pictures don't do it much justice. The Colorado is gorgeous and is one of those things that just has to be experienced in person.

kieselguhr · 1 August 2013, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightOnAHill

Georgeous country there!

Really like the water shots, it was very clear that day.

Hope you had a rewarding hike. Be safe in those flash flood canyons, as always.

Anks for posting. I enjoyed reading and seeing about your adventure

Quite right Bryan! It's also rainy season. But I watched the clouds for good measure. I also always carry an emergency inflatable tube from REI in the camelback pocket just in case. Though how much good that would do me in a flash flood is something I hope to never find out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamSam

Is that our great AZ? lol

Sure is Sam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex22

Looks like an awesome place to be.would love to swim and fish there.

The water was so clear I saw good sized trout! Rainbow trout!!

Cru Jones · 1 August 2013, 01:10 AM

great pix! thanks for sharing the hike.

akira23 · 1 August 2013, 01:18 AM

Awesome!

Alexth1 · 1 August 2013, 01:19 AM

Ha ha l love it!! Thanks for sharing.

Hendricks88 · 1 August 2013, 01:23 AM

gorgeous waters & beautiful skies..

Casey VP-26 · 1 August 2013, 01:28 AM

Very Nice, Life is Good.

colpol · 1 August 2013, 05:12 AM

Thats my kind of start to the day

great pic's too

31 July 2013, 09:45 AM	#1
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Jewel in the desert (Pic heavy) So I woke up this morning, made a cup of tea, sat out on the patio deck and thought "what a nice day." Figured I'd start the day with a hike I haven't done in a while. So I grabbed my trusty hat, a knife and a camelback. Could use a watch too. I don't have an explorer though. I guess the DJ will have to do. Here are some pics to share with you guys. Hope you enjoy 45 minutes later by mile marker 2 on the Arizona highway. The adventure begins. At the mouth of the canyon trail More canyons! The canyon terrain can get very boring. So lets cut to the chase. The goal of this hike is the majestic jewel of the Southwestern United States. The Colorado River. It may not seem like it, but the Colorado can get real deep. Just about 100 ft. Or 30 meters. I dove as deep as I could but, the Colorado is cold all year round. I had hard time holding my breath. I hear Oysters love the water.

31 July 2013, 09:47 AM	#2
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LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	Georgeous country there! Really like the water shots, it was very clear that day. Hope you had a rewarding hike. Be safe in those flash flood canyons, as always. Anks for posting. I enjoyed reading and seeing about your adventure

31 July 2013, 12:18 PM	#11
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Is that our great AZ? lol

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1 August 2013, 12:57 AM	#22
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Glad you guys liked them! I had a great time hiking towards the Colorado. The hike back to the freeway was a whole different story! It was uphill all the way back and several elevated climbs. What made it worse was as midday approached, it was a race against time to get out of the canyon while there was still pockets of shade along the way. Come noon, the sun is no longer at an angle, it smiles directly above you and the canyon turns into quite the furnace! Scorching! Resting in the shade Running out of water Finally made it back to the freeway. Took a quick nap under the bridge. I was exhausted! But man, let me tell ya. The pictures don't do it much justice. The Colorado is gorgeous and is one of those things that just has to be experienced in person.

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Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	great pix! thanks for sharing the hike.

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akira23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Marty Location: Florida Watch: Pam 1313 Posts: 456	Awesome!

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Hendricks88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Lance Location: Florida Watch: that man Posts: 8	gorgeous waters & beautiful skies..

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Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,721	Very Nice, Life is Good.

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colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Thats my kind of start to the day great pic's too

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